Md. Code, Environment § 15-523
This is the official text of Md. Code, Environment § 15-523, part of Maryland’s Code, Environment — governs environmental protection.
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§15–523.
Official statutory text
(a) On application of the Department, acting through the Attorney General, verified by oath, the circuit court for the county where a mining operation is located may, by appropriate order, enforce compliance with or enjoin the violation of any order, notice, rule, regulation or permit of the Department issued under this subtitle.
(b) The provisions of this section are not intended to expand the authority of the Secretary to adopt rules and regulations as otherwise provided by law.
(b) The provisions of this section are not intended to expand the authority of the Secretary to adopt rules and regulations as otherwise provided by law.
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